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 Letters were sent the week of June 3, 2010 to registered parishioners who have a 10th grader or older who may be eligible to prepare for Confirmation in the spring of 2011. This information includes an introductory letter, a schedule of sessions (choice of 2) a registration form, and a Religious Ed. schedule
Candidates are expected to participate in the confirmation process and religious education classes with the exception of Catholic School students. Catholic School students only need to participate in confirmation process since they receive regular formation sessions at school.
Letters were sent the week of June 3, 2010 to registered parishioners who have a 10th grader or older who may be eligible to prepare for Confirmation in the spring of 2011. This information includes an introductory letter, a schedule of sessions (choice of 2) a registration form, and a Religious Ed. schedule
Candidates are expected to participate in the confirmation process and religious education classes with the exception of Catholic School students. Catholic School students only need to participate in confirmation process since they receive regular formation sessions at school.
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Confirmation
Schedule of Sessions, Rituals and Retreats
Family Orientation:
FOR SUMMER SESSION: Sunday August 1, 2010 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Herbert Hall .
FOR SPRING SESSION: Sunday March 13, 2010 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Church.
Diocesan and Parish Expectations: Scheduled preparation classes, 1 retreat and participation in religious education classes. Exemption from religious education classes are students in Catholic School.
Retreats: Candidates are expected to attend 1 retreat.
Retreat Dates:
FOR SUMMER SESSION: Thursday August 5, 2010 9:00 to 12:30 p.m. at St. Edward
FOR SPRING SESSION: Saturday or Sunday in October 2010. Date TBA. 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at May, Mother of the Church Abbey on River Road. Retreat concludes with 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Edward Church.
SUMMER SESSION:
July 26 - August 6, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SPRING SESSION:
March 13, 20 and 27, 2010 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sessions conclude with Mass at 5:00 p.m.
MYSTAGOGIA:
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Both Summer and Spring session attendees are required to attend this reflection on the reception of the Sacrament gathering.
Confirmation
Schedule of Sessions, Rituals and Retreats
Family Orientation:
FOR SUMMER SESSION: Sunday August 1, 2010 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. in Herbert Hall .
FOR SPRING SESSION: Sunday March 13, 2010 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. in the Church.
Diocesan and Parish Expectations: Scheduled preparation classes, 1 retreat and participation in religious education classes. Exemption from religious education classes are students in Catholic School.
Retreats: Candidates are expected to attend 1 retreat.
Retreat Dates:
FOR SUMMER SESSION: Thursday August 5, 2010 9:00 to 12:30 p.m. at St. Edward
FOR SPRING SESSION: Saturday or Sunday in October 2010. Date TBA. 9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m. at May, Mother of the Church Abbey on River Road. Retreat concludes with 5:00 p.m. Mass at St. Edward Church.
SUMMER SESSION:
July 26 - August 6, 2010 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
SPRING SESSION:
March 13, 20 and 27, 2010 1:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sessions conclude with Mass at 5:00 p.m.
MYSTAGOGIA:
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Both Summer and Spring session attendees are required to attend this reflection on the reception of the Sacrament gathering.
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St. Edward Church follows the new diocesan policy for the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation pilot for Confirmation.
According to the diocese,
- the preparation process should be similar to that for a baptized adult who seeks the Sacrament of Confirmation.
- The number of preparation sessions for the Sacrament of Confirmation will be limited to approximately 4 to 6 sessions or 10-15 hours with specific goals and objectives prescribed for each session.
- Confirmation preparation must be separate and distinct from formal religious education and catechesis for the high school youth. This will ensure that appropriate attention is paid to both Confirmation preparation and catechesis. It is important to emphasis that catechesis is a lifelong endeavor to learn about our Catholic Christian faith.
- For parishes that have opted into the pilot year (2009 – 2010), preparation and reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation and reception of the Sacrament may occur as early as the 10th grade year.
Before a youth can celebrate the sacrament of Confirmation, the candidate needs to participate fully in the process by attending the 4 candidate sessions: in the Fall or Winter and participate in one retreat in Saturday, October 10 or Saturday, March 27.
Retreats are hosted at Mary, Mother of the Church on River Road beginning at 9:00am and ending with 5:00pm Mass at St. Edward. If your candidate cannot attend one of the parish retreats, the parent and candidate will need to make arrangements with another parish or the diocese to fulfill this diocesan requirement. Please be aware that there may be an additional charge for a non-parish retreat.
A candidate also needs to be registered for Religious Education classes throughout the High School years including the year of confirmation preparation unless a candidate is attending Catholic School. Classes are offered during Summer Loreto or the School Year Sunday mornings 9:55-11:05am or evenings 6:30-8:00pm. A separate registration for religious education is required.
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PARENTS, SPONSORS & MINISTERS IN PARTNERSHIP
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The Church teaches that the primary role in the religious education of children is the one that parents/guardians carry out simply by being Christian parents. Our process recognizes this truth and supports parents as partners in this ministry. We want this partnership of parents/guardians, sponsors and the parish community working together for the good of our youth as they prepare to encounter Christ and the Holy Spirit in our sacramental way of life. Catechists will work alongside parents/guardians and sponsors in preparing the candidates for the sacrament. Members of the parish will conduct special celebrations to introduce the youth to the experience of the sacrament. Working together, we hope to offer the very best preparation for Confirmation. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with your family this year.
The Church teaches that the primary role in the religious education of children is the one that parents/guardians carry out simply by being Christian parents. Our process recognizes this truth and supports parents as partners in this ministry. We want this partnership of parents/guardians, sponsors and the parish community working together for the good of our youth as they prepare to encounter Christ and the Holy Spirit in our sacramental way of life. Catechists will work alongside parents/guardians and sponsors in preparing the candidates for the sacrament. Members of the parish will conduct special celebrations to introduce the youth to the experience of the sacrament. Working together, we hope to offer the very best preparation for Confirmation. We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with your family this year.
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Families are asked to complete the Confirmation Registration form. You can also obtain one from the parish office. You may return it along with a payment of $95 for materials and retreat or request a scholarship at the beginning of the process. All information is confidential. You may return the form to us through the mail, fax, email or stop by the office. You may even drop it in the collection basket. Be sure to mark an envelope with Office of Christian Formation-Confirmation. If your child was not baptized at St. Edward Church, please be sure to supply us with a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate. The church must have a copy of the Baptismal certificate in order for the candidate to be confirmed. Even if your child celebrated First Eucharist at St. Edward, please supply a new copy.
If you require additional information about this year's Confirmation program please email Peggy Byers or call her on 864-4714. Or, email Dr. Margaret McKinnon or call her on 864-4715.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CHECKLIST:
- Contact info: Peggy Byers at 864-4714 or Mag McKinnon at 864-4715.
- Return your completed Data form along with a copy of your Baptismal certificate and payment to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, Richmond, VA 23235.
- Attend Confirmation Preparation sessions (see schedule). Make up work for a missed class is due by the next class.
- Identify a sponsor as soon as possible so he/she can be a part of your preparation. Inform the office of your sponsos name no later than March 14, 2010.
- Attend one Confirmation Retreat: Summer session participants retreat is Thursday August 1 during regular classs time. Spring session participants retreat will be held in October 2010 at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey. Participants will be informed of the date as soon as it can be scheduled.
- Make sure office has all information: Sponsor’s name, Confirmation Saint’s name, number of seats reserved for family and guests at Confirmation Liturgy, etc. by March 14, 2010.
Families are asked to complete the Confirmation Registration form. You can also obtain one from the parish office. You may return it along with a payment of $95 for materials and retreat or request a scholarship at the beginning of the process. All information is confidential. You may return the form to us through the mail, fax, email or stop by the office. You may even drop it in the collection basket. Be sure to mark an envelope with Office of Christian Formation-Confirmation. If your child was not baptized at St. Edward Church, please be sure to supply us with a copy of the child’s Baptismal Certificate. The church must have a copy of the Baptismal certificate in order for the candidate to be confirmed. Even if your child celebrated First Eucharist at St. Edward, please supply a new copy.
If you require additional information about this year's Confirmation program please email Peggy Byers or call her on 864-4714. Or, email Dr. Margaret McKinnon or call her on 864-4715.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION CHECKLIST:
- Contact info: Peggy Byers at 864-4714 or Mag McKinnon at 864-4715.
- Return your completed Data form along with a copy of your Baptismal certificate and payment to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 2700 Dolfield Drive, Richmond, VA 23235.
- Attend Confirmation Preparation sessions (see schedule). Make up work for a missed class is due by the next class.
- Identify a sponsor as soon as possible so he/she can be a part of your preparation. Inform the office of your sponsos name no later than March 14, 2010.
- Attend one Confirmation Retreat: Summer session participants retreat is Thursday August 1 during regular classs time. Spring session participants retreat will be held in October 2010 at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey. Participants will be informed of the date as soon as it can be scheduled.
- Make sure office has all information: Sponsor’s name, Confirmation Saint’s name, number of seats reserved for family and guests at Confirmation Liturgy, etc. by March 14, 2010.
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